Kickapoo announcements April 1 - 5, 2019

Kickapoo Families,

April is here and the end of the school year is that much closer!
Our seniors have six weeks remaining until graduation on May 10th.
The last day of school for the remainder of our students will be Tuesday, May 21st.

We need all of our students engaged and in school through the end.

Register for Explore! (aka summer school)
Having trouble fitting a class in your schedule during the school year? Wanting to get ahead?
Need to retake a class?
Register for Explore now!
Here is a link to the guide listing all courses. This guide has all info regarding summer seated
and online classes.

Registration for high school students is open now at www.sps.org/Explore

Stay Connected to Kickapoo!
As a reminder the information shared below is NOT all inclusive to what is happening
at Kickapoo High School. To find more information about KHS and what's happening
you will find it HERE or at kickapoochiefs.org

The best way to stay in the know is to check the calendar and daily announcements

as they are updated each day and can be found in the left column. I would recommend

bookmarking our web page and checking it daily to stay informed of the KHS
happenings.

I would also encourage you to connect with us via social media as we share what’s going on

at KHS. Check us out on

Instagram @KickapooHighSchool

Twitter @KickapooChiefs

Facebook - Kickapoo High School
Website - Kickapoochiefs.org

NEW join Remind. For those of you with me at Cherokee in the past you may recall
this tool allows you to receive text messages via your phone. Sign up below:
To sign up for Kickapoo Families notifications, please visit
https://www.remind.com/join/kickapoofa

PTSA
We are in need of a PTA president. If you are interested please contact me as soon
as possible to learn more. By the way, it is NOT as involved as elementary and
middle school. . . . I promise. Thanks.

Vote Tuesday, April 2nd.

Prop S Information

Proposition S would fund 39 priority projects

Springfield voters will be asked April 2 to consider a $168 million bond proposal to fund 39 high-priority projects, which were recommended by a citizen’s task force to make our schools safer and stronger for students and staff.

The projects will renovate or reconstruct 6 schools, create safer entrances at 31 schools, plus add classroom space to expand preschool.

While Kickapoo is not directly receiving funds one of our feeder schools, Carver, will be one

of the schools to receive the addition of a secure entrance.

Projects that would be funded by Proposition S include:

• Secure entrances will be built or renovated at 31 schools including Carver MS.
• Renovation at Sunshine and Williams elementary schools and Hillcrest High School will address accessibility and security challenges, in addition to other improvements.
• New schools will be constructed for Boyd and Delaware elementary schools and Jarrett Middle School, fixing all security and accessibility issues. 
• New storm shelters will be added to Boyd, Delaware, Williams and Sunshine elementary schools, Jarrett Middle School and the southwest early childhood center.
• Classroom space will be added to expand preschool services in the district.

These school improvements would cost less than 10 cents a day in additional property taxes for a home with a market value of $100,000.  This proposal requests an 18-cent increase to the debt-service levy, which would be phased in over two years: 9 cents in 2019 and an additional 9 cents in 2020.

Learn more about Proposition S at sps.org/PropS.

SPS would also like us to have a Parent Liaison for Prop S. If interested please let me know.
Thank you.

Student Grades

You can access student grades via eSchool Home Access and it can be found HERE.

Need your password? Contact the office at 523-8500.

D & F Phone Calls
Will begin for 4th quarter on Tuesday evening. Check eSchool and contact teachers if
you have any questions.
Thank you.

Drop off and Pick up
Families - Please do NOT drop off your students on the streets. Even if it is near

the crosswalk this is dangerous for your child and those driving around you. We don’t want

anyone begin injured. Please do your part and go through the carline.

Thank you to those of you who are safely dropping off and picking up your students. We are

thankful for you watching out for ALL students.

Our number one priority is the safety of our students/your child(ren)!

Also, please DO NOT park in local business parking lots. Thank you.

We allow students in the building beginning at 7:20 each morning and classes start at 7:50

Monday - Thursday and at 8:20 on Friday’s.

Thank you for making KHS as safe as possible for ALL students.

Ignite Info - All students received their Chromebooks on the first day of school or when they

enrolled if after the first day. This information provides insurance details.

Scholarship Bulletin

Did you know we have a Scholarship Bulletin?

Check out the March bulletin for a list of college scholarships you can apply for

at this time.
April bulletin will be available soon.

You can find even more great information from our Counselor’s Corner HERE.

Recognize a Kickapoo Staff Member

We love to celebrate the great work of our teachers, counselors, secretaries, custodians,

nutrition services, para professionals, etc.

Please take a few minutes to complete this form to help us celebrate the great work they do.

Tryout Season is Here
See our main page kickapoochiefs.org for more info regarding tryouts for poms and
color guard.

2019 - 2020 Springfield Public Schools Calendar has been approved.
The first day of school for 2019 will be Tuesday, Aug. 13th.
Here is the FULL CALENDAR.



Please remember we are here for you and your student. Don't hesitate to reach out to us at
any time.

Have a great week and #GoChiefs #OneTribe

Dr. Bill Powers

Principal
Kickapoo High School